Djibril Bassolé

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Djibril Yipènè Bassolé (born November 30, 1957[1]) has been the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Cooperation of Burkina Faso since June 2007.

Bassolé was born in Nouna and joined the military, rising through the ranks. From January 11, 1999 to January 12, 2000, he served in the government as Deputy Minister in charge of Security. On November 12, 2000, he became Minister of Security,[1] serving in that position until he was appointed Foreign Minister, replacing Youssouf Ouédraogo, in the government of Prime Minister Tertius Zongo, named on June 10, 2007.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b CV at the website of the Foreign Ministry (French).
  2. ^ "Le nouveau gouvernement reste dominé par le parti au pouvoir", AFP (Jeuneafrique.com), June 11, 2007 (French).
Preceded by
Youssouf Ouedraogo		 Foreign Minister of Burkina Faso
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